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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,052.33, 292,636.40 and 116,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,052.33, 292,636.40 and 116,567.91 is: 160,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,052.33 : 292,636.40 = 116,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,052.33/292,636.40 = 116,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,052.33x = 292,636.40 × 116,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,052.33x = 34,112,012,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,012,955.08/212,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,866.01

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